Total Complaints
3 filings
VOLVO VNL (4) · model year
2026 VOLVO VNL (4)
3 NHTSA complaints, and 13 recall campaigns listed for this cohort. A VIN lookup is required to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2026VOLVOVNL (4) carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
The most frequently selected component label in reports for the 2026 VNL (4) is electrical system with 1 filings, followed by exterior lighting (1) and steering (1). Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause. This cohort has 13 NHTSA recall campaigns listed below. Enter a VIN in NHTSA's official recall lookup to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA currently has 28 investigation files overlapping the 2026 VNL (4). Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should read the complaint-by-year trend as report volume, not a causal diagnosis. Use the related-complaint feed and the official recall lookup when researching a specific vehicle.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
Recalls (13)
26V35000028/05/2026
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026 VAH, 2026-2027 VN, VHD, VNL (4), and 2027 VNR (4) vehicles. The wheel lug nuts may loosen and allow the wheel to detach.
26V18400025/03/2026
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2026 VNL (4) vehicles. The instrument panel may fail while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Controls and Displays."
26V18600025/03/2026
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2026 VNL (4) vehicles. The service brake may take longer than expected to release. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 121, "Air Brake Systems."
26V26000023/04/2026
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026-2027 VNR (4) and 2025-2027 VNL (4) vehicles. The rear brake modulators may have unprotected electrical connectors that can short circuit and lead to a loss of the anti-lock brake system (ABS) and electronic stability control (ESC).
25V80200020/11/2025
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024-2026 VNL (4) vehicles. The load lock clamps, located on the back of the cab, may loosen and cause the load lock bars to become unsecured.
25V80400020/11/2025
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026 VNR (4) and 2024-2026 VNL (4) vehicles. The automatic high beams (AHB) may not switch to low beam headlights as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number
25V62000018/09/2025
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026 New VN trucks. The door latch cable on the interior door handle may be incorrectly installed, preventing the door from opening.
25V62100018/09/2025
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2026 New VN trucks. When towing a trailer, the trailer lights may fail to illuminate due to an improperly manufactured body control module.
25V52000011/08/2025
STEERING
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Volvo New VN trucks. The dynamic steering and oversteer guidance feature may malfunction and cause a loss of steering control.
26V07600010/02/2026
PARKING BRAKE
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2024-2027 VNL (4) vehicles that do not include auxiliary parking brakes. If the vehicle is in weight bias mode there may not be enough weight on the parking brake axle, which could result in inadequate parking brake force.
26V44400009/07/2026
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026 VOLVO VHD, VNL (4), VNR (4), VN, and VAH vehicles. The steering knuckles may have been manufactured with insufficiently tightened steering arms.
25V75700003/11/2025
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2026 New VN trucks. The roof center marker lights may fail to illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipm
26V20800001/04/2026
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Volvo Trucks North America (Volvo Trucks) is recalling certain 2025-2027 VNL (4) and 2026-2027 VNR (4) vehicles. The vehicle turn signals may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective De
Recent Complaints
20251218ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Im experiencing. 1.)engine malfunction, 2.) def system not performing auto regen or standby regen, 3.) check engine light on, 4.) def engine blinking continuously, 5.) steering wheel control pulling to the passenger side, 6.) carbon monoxide inside truck due to heater control knob turned on or off and it still blows heats and fumes inside truck whether its on or off, 7.) ROOF ID LAMP LIGHT is not working, 8.) hood latch is not 100% properly locking to secure shut, and computer module box to the airlines is defected causing me to not be able to slide tandems on trailer without having ME TO FORCEFULLY disconnect the RED AIRLINE HOSE FROM THE TRAILER. Im here in [XXX] the Cambria Truck Center and they are telling this particular truck haves only 2 recalls and the def problem already got.taken care of and the 2nd recall is a stability cross bar behind the tractor. I told Cambria truck center that all the exact issues the truck and myself is experiencing is all listed o
20251218EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Im experiencing. 1.)engine malfunction, 2.) def system not performing auto regen or standby regen, 3.) check engine light on, 4.) def engine blinking continuously, 5.) steering wheel control pulling to the passenger side, 6.) carbon monoxide inside truck due to heater control knob turned on or off and it still blows heats and fumes inside truck whether its on or off, 7.) ROOF ID LAMP LIGHT is not working, 8.) hood latch is not 100% properly locking to secure shut, and computer module box to the airlines is defected causing me to not be able to slide tandems on trailer without having ME TO FORCEFULLY disconnect the RED AIRLINE HOSE FROM THE TRAILER. Im here in [XXX] the Cambria Truck Center and they are telling this particular truck haves only 2 recalls and the def problem already got.taken care of and the 2nd recall is a stability cross bar behind the tractor. I told Cambria truck center that all the exact issues the truck and myself is experiencing is all listed o
20251218STEERING
Im experiencing. 1.)engine malfunction, 2.) def system not performing auto regen or standby regen, 3.) check engine light on, 4.) def engine blinking continuously, 5.) steering wheel control pulling to the passenger side, 6.) carbon monoxide inside truck due to heater control knob turned on or off and it still blows heats and fumes inside truck whether its on or off, 7.) ROOF ID LAMP LIGHT is not working, 8.) hood latch is not 100% properly locking to secure shut, and computer module box to the airlines is defected causing me to not be able to slide tandems on trailer without having ME TO FORCEFULLY disconnect the RED AIRLINE HOSE FROM THE TRAILER. Im here in [XXX] the Cambria Truck Center and they are telling this particular truck haves only 2 recalls and the def problem already got.taken care of and the 2nd recall is a stability cross bar behind the tractor. I told Cambria truck center that all the exact issues the truck and myself is experiencing is all listed o
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2026 VOLVO VNL (4) have?▼
The 2026 VOLVO VNL (4) has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2026 VOLVO VNL (4)?▼
Yes, the 2026 VOLVO VNL (4) has 13 recall(s). The most common affected component is WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2026 VOLVO VNL (4)?▼
The most-complained component for the 2026 VOLVO VNL (4) is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include EXTERIOR LIGHTING and STEERING.
Is the 2026 VOLVO VNL (4) safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
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